tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37184994500568164622024-02-07T04:58:23.166-08:00ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOESkalwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833802010404458019noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718499450056816462.post-40945533329802745252011-04-14T07:00:00.000-07:002011-04-14T07:00:25.103-07:00FALKLANDS 1961<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1_75XRzUbr86SXlV2NzsHPYmou8kRCgwdPvIPp9a7ob_ZFupVGzXQ2kweohSM4T2iXvh6jAMWf3zifr6UQ-jUpKEJ_-BSlNyyZEjgP3A06cp10Gg5k1JVmTcp9YAcbx4Kv_XihLU4iNq/s1600/falklands_7_night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1_75XRzUbr86SXlV2NzsHPYmou8kRCgwdPvIPp9a7ob_ZFupVGzXQ2kweohSM4T2iXvh6jAMWf3zifr6UQ-jUpKEJ_-BSlNyyZEjgP3A06cp10Gg5k1JVmTcp9YAcbx4Kv_XihLU4iNq/s640/falklands_7_night.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1_75XRzUbr86SXlV2NzsHPYmou8kRCgwdPvIPp9a7ob_ZFupVGzXQ2kweohSM4T2iXvh6jAMWf3zifr6UQ-jUpKEJ_-BSlNyyZEjgP3A06cp10Gg5k1JVmTcp9YAcbx4Kv_XihLU4iNq/s1600/falklands_7_night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">-</a></div>kalwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833802010404458019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718499450056816462.post-83907872384105973532011-04-14T06:50:00.001-07:002011-04-14T06:50:56.072-07:00<div class="block singleContent rmTCCOTopVideo"> <div class="con conMediaFile"> <div class="content"> </div></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg greyBgStage1 clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage1"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>Foundation</h2><div class="bodyText"> This module facilitates the transition from civilian to military student as smoothly as possible for each new recruit.</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-2"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-1/index.htm"><img alt="Week 1" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 1</h2><div class="bodyText"> It all starts here with a busy week of introductions:<br />
<ul><li>Joining Routine</li>
<li>Gym and Swimming Assessment</li>
<li>Kit Issue </li>
<li>Mathematics and English Tests</li>
<li>Admin </li>
<li>Drill and Physical Training</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-1/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-3"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-2/index.htm"><img alt="Week 2" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143230.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 2</h2><div class="bodyText"> The recruits get active and have their first introduction to field conditions:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise First Step</li>
<li>Drill Physical Training</li>
<li>Personal Admin</li>
<li>Close Quarter Combat.</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-2/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-3/index.htm"><img alt="Week 3" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143347.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 3</h2><div class="bodyText"> It's time to talk tactics this week as weapons training begins:<br />
<ul><li>Weapon Training</li>
<li>Drill</li>
<li>Physical Training </li>
<li>Family Day</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-3/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage2"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>Individual Skills</h2><div class="bodyText"> "To impart to the recruit the elementary military skills in a progressive manner."</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-2"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-4/index.htm"><img alt="Week 4" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143439.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 4</h2><div class="bodyText"> More firsts this week as the recruits continue to test themselves:<br />
<ul><li>Weapon Training</li>
<li>Physical Training & Swim</li>
<li>Drill & Corps History </li>
<li>Exercise Early Knight</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-4/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-3"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-5/index.htm"><img alt="Week 5" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143539.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 5</h2><div class="bodyText"> A camp and field week for the recruits:<br />
<ul><li>Weapon Training (including Weapon Handling Tests)</li>
<li>Physical Training & Runs </li>
<li>Map Reading </li>
<li>Exercise Quick Cover (3 day exercise including Basic Fieldcraft and Close Quarter Battle)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-5/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-4"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-6/index.htm"><img alt="Week 6" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143630.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 6</h2><div class="bodyText"> The recruits' basic shooting skills are perfected:<br />
<ul><li>First Aid</li>
<li>Rifle Shoot</li>
<li>Physical Training</li>
<li>Map Reading</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-6/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-5"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-7/index.htm"><img alt="Week 7" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 7</h2><div class="bodyText"> A week in the field introducing more basic infantry skills:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise Marshall Star (3 1/2 Day Exercise) covers Basic Fieldcraft & Soldiering Skills (including Obstacle Crossing) </li>
<li>Close Quarter Combat.</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-7/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-6"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-8/index.htm"><img alt="Week 8" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/w8_overview_20080514111124.jpg" width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 8</h2><div class="bodyText"> This week includes an introduction to Survival Training:<br />
<ul><li>Drill</li>
<li>Physical Training </li>
<li>Map Reading </li>
<li>First Aid and Survival Training</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-8/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-7"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-9/index.htm"><img alt="Week 9" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326143945.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 9</h2><div class="bodyText"> More weapons training, and an introduction to education qualifications:<br />
<ul><li>Drill</li>
<li>Physical Training</li>
<li>Map reading </li>
<li>First Aid Exam Light Support Weapon (LSW) Training and Shoot. </li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-9/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-10/index.htm"><img alt="Week 10" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144041.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 10</h2><div class="bodyText"> The recruits find their bearings this week with navigation and survival training:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise Hunter's Moon (4 day exercise) Fieldcraft </li>
<li>Navigation Training, </li>
<li>Map Reading</li>
<li>Survival Exercise (Long Weekend)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-10/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage3"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>Advanced Skills</h2><div class="bodyText"> "To consolidate the skills learned and progress onto more advanced aspects of individual soldiering."</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-2"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-11/index.htm"><img alt="Week 11" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144144.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 11</h2><div class="bodyText"> The pressure's on as recruits must pass the next two weeks to continue their training:<br />
<ul><li>Live Firing: Rifle elementary application to Annual Personal Weapons Test (Combat Infantryman) (also Computer Simulations Shoots)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-11/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-3"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-12/index.htm"><img alt="Week 12" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144245.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 12</h2><div class="bodyText"> This second week of the shooting training is crucial if recruits are to pass on to continue their training:<br />
<ul><li>Light Support Weapon Auto Shoot: LSW Annual Personal Weapons Assessment (Moving Targets/Night Sights)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-12/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-4"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-13/index.htm"><img alt="Week 13" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144344.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 13</h2><div class="bodyText"> Communication and CBRN training start this week:<br />
<ul><li>Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Training </li>
<li>Comms Training Starts</li>
<li>Grenade throwing </li>
<li>Helicopter & Underwater Escape Drills</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-13/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-5"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-14/index.htm"><img alt="Week 14" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144455.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 14</h2><div class="bodyText"> Time to perfect navigation and field skills ready for Exercise Baptist Run next week:<br />
<ul><li>CBRN</li>
<li>Exercise Baptist Run (2 day field test exercise)-to test all skills taught in phase 1- includes stalking, kit inspections, map reading, CBRN and signal tests. </li>
<li>Fit Lovats & Blues Uniforms</li>
<li>Physical Training </li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-14/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-15/index.htm"><img alt="Week 15" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144555.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 15</h2><div class="bodyText"> A major exercise this week tests all the core military skills required of a Royal Marine. All recruits must successfully complete this exercise to continue training:<br />
<ul><li>Comms Training.</li>
<li>First drill inspection, arms drill pass out and phase 1 pass out parade</li>
<li> Intro to Battle Physical Training.</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-15/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage4"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>Operations of War</h2><div class="bodyText"> "To equip the recruit with the skills and knowledge required of him to act as a rifleman in all operations and all transitional phases of war."</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-2"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-16/index.htm"><img alt="Week 16" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144655.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 16</h2><div class="bodyText"> Training picks up intensity, with an emphasis on perfecting Infantry skills:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise First Base Tactical field patrols race </li>
<li>Observation posts and harbour drills</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-16/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-3"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-17/index.htm"><img alt="Week 17" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144757.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 17</h2><div class="bodyText"> Soldiering skills and tactical training are honed and perfected:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise Second Empire section and troop level attacks </li>
<li>Troop fighting patrols and ambushes</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-17/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-4"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-18/index.htm"><img alt="Week 18" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144850.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 18</h2><div class="bodyText"> Patrol and tactical understanding is perfected to a high standard:<br />
<ul><li>Viking Training</li>
<li>Troop attacks and ambushes</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-18/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-5"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-19/index.htm"><img alt="Week 19" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326144946.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 19</h2><div class="bodyText"> A combination of weapon and adventure training:<br />
<ul><li>General purpose machine gun (GPMG) training </li>
<li>Battle physical training</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-19/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-6"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-20/index.htm"><img alt="Week 20" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145045.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 20</h2><div class="bodyText"> The multi-terrain vehicle (the Viking) is introduced to recruits, and tactical training is completed:<br />
<ul><li>Exercise Urban Warrior (OBUA Drills) </li>
<li>Mine Warfare Training </li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-20/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-7"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-21/index.htm"><img alt="Week 21" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145150.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 21</h2><div class="bodyText"> This week includes weapons training and battlefield tactics lectures:<br />
<ul><li>Battle physical training </li>
<li>Defence lectures and CBRN</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-21/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-8"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-22/index.htm"><img alt="Week 22" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145246.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 22</h2><div class="bodyText"> More patrolling skills are taught, as well as fighting in woods and forests (FIWAF):<br />
<ul><li>R & I/ Adventure training </li>
<li>Exercise Violent Entry(Close Quarter Battle Skills Including patrolling)</li>
<li>Dig & defence </li>
<li>CBRN</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-22/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-9"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-23/index.htm"><img alt="Week 23" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145347.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 23</h2><div class="bodyText"> Fighting in Built-up Areas and Close Quarter Battle Skills (FIBUA AND CQB) is taught and practiced:<br />
<ul><li>Fighting in Built-up Areas and Close Quarter Battle Skills (FIBUA AND CQB) exercise</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-23/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-10"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-24/index.htm"><img alt="Week 24" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145517.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 24</h2><div class="bodyText"> More weaponry training, and an introduction to the Endurance Course:<br />
<ul><li>Minimi light machine gun (LMG) training, </li>
<li>Endurance course acquaint, </li>
<li>Key skills period ends</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-24/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-25/index.htm"><img alt="Week 25" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145620.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 25</h2><div class="bodyText"> This week has an emphasis on amphibious training:<br />
<ul><li>12 mile load carry</li>
<li>Amphibious training</li>
<li>Minimi LMG firing (AWA)</li>
<li>Sea safety training</li>
<li>Visit RM museum</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-25/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage5"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>Commando Course</h2><div class="bodyText"> "To confirm the recruit is professionally prepared for life in an operational RM unit and is at a Commando level of fitness and has the requisite qualities of determination, courage, unselfishness, professional skill and cheerfulness under adversity."</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-2"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-26/index.htm"><img alt="Week 26" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145719.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 26</h2><div class="bodyText"> Climbing and mountain skills are introduced and practiced and the Final exercise begins:<br />
<ul><li>6 Mile speed march,</li>
<li>Cliff assault & rope techniques, </li>
<li>Water obstacle crossing,</li>
<li>Tarzan assault course acquaint</li>
<li>Final Exercise starts</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-26/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-3"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-27/index.htm"><img alt="Week 27" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145822.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 27</h2><div class="bodyText"> Final Exercise is designed to prove a high standard of professional skills and tactical understanding and recruits must successfully complete this in order to continue training:<br />
<ul><li>Final Exercise ends</li>
<li>Specializations brief (Long Weekend)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-27/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-4"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-28/index.htm"><img alt="Week 28" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326145917.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 28</h2><div class="bodyText"> This week includes classroom training and an intensive physical workout on the Tarzan Assault Course<br />
<ul><li>Tarzan assault and endurance course run troughs</li>
<li>Drill</li>
<li>Career Advice</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-28/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-5"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-29/index.htm"><img alt="Week 29" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326150153.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 29</h2><div class="bodyText"> Live fire tactical training:<br />
<ul><li>Field Firing Exercise 1 (Individual and Fire team level Live Firing)</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-29/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="pos-6"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-30/index.htm"><img alt="Week 30" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326150407.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 30</h2><div class="bodyText"><ul><li>Live Firing Tactical Training Phase 2</li>
<li>Endurance course pass out</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-30/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-31/index.htm"><img alt="Week 31" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326150500.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 31</h2><div class="bodyText"> This is the Commando test week where all the core criteria to becoming a Royal Marines Commando are tested:<br />
<ul><li>Commando Tests (9 mile speed march, Tarzan & assault course, 30 miler, Endurance course)</li>
<li>Drill</li>
<li>Church Service</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-31/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="block multiContent greyBg clearfix"> <div class="blockContent"><ul class="rmTrainingCourse stage6"><li class="first"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <h2>King's Squad Pass Out Week</h2><div class="bodyText"> "To pass out a recruit for duty in a fitting manner."</div></div></div></div></li>
<li class="last"> <div class="contentsummary"> <div class="conWebDoc"> <div class="content"> <div class="thumb thumbleft"><a href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-32/index.htm"><img alt="Week 32" height="65" src="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/img/royalmarines/upload/img_400/photo_gallery_20080326150603.jpg" title=" " width="65" /></a></div><h2>Week 32</h2><div class="bodyText"> In this final week of training, recruits celebrate their transition to Royal Marine Commandos:<br />
<ul><li>King's Squad Pass Out Parade</li>
<li>Leaving admin</li>
</ul><a class="moreLink" href="http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines/training-fitness/royal-marines-training-course/week-32/index.htm">View this week</a></div></div></div></div></li>
</ul></div></div>kalwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833802010404458019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3718499450056816462.post-25742859460196224712011-04-14T06:45:00.000-07:002011-04-14T06:48:48.310-07:00BE THE BEST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqc__X-CHAP28vxzxREe1hL7hA-c-TnP5mjcECaDmxgFCvs8VtDZKVMFMejzHzAwejsqwxRBJO7n4DLCckYfzPfPksW0V5qkfcAC5sn9wVoipysMMRsaA4YNKev-iH3Tn9y1bZbeUosRH/s1600/ROYAL+MARINES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqc__X-CHAP28vxzxREe1hL7hA-c-TnP5mjcECaDmxgFCvs8VtDZKVMFMejzHzAwejsqwxRBJO7n4DLCckYfzPfPksW0V5qkfcAC5sn9wVoipysMMRsaA4YNKev-iH3Tn9y1bZbeUosRH/s400/ROYAL+MARINES.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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The Royal Marines are proud of their history, and adhere to a long respected ethos. Find out exactly what makes them so special, what they believe and why they do things the way they do. <br />
The Royal Marines Ethos equals Individual Commando Spirit and Collective Group Values of:<br />
<ul><li>Courage</li>
<li>Unity</li>
<li>Determination</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
<li>Unselfishness</li>
<li>Humility</li>
<li>Cheerfulness in the face of adversity</li>
<li>Professional Standards</li>
<li>Fortitude</li>
<li>Commando Humour </li>
</ul>The origins of the Brigade can be traced to the formation of the first commando units after the British Army's retreat from Dunkirk in 1940. Here you can study their heritage and examine the ethos that helps make them a truly elite fighting force.<br />
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<div class="block singleContent div260 separatorRight"><div class="conWebDoc"><div class="content"><h2>Earning the Green beret</h2><div class="bodyText">The Royal Marines are elite Commandos - a highly trained, specialised force capable of operating anywhere in the world – on land, from the sea or from the air. <br />
We stand ready to deploy at a moment’s notice in support of UK military operations, or to carry out peacekeeping duties, provide disaster relief and help police the seas.<br />
We can carry out all these roles because we are a team of highly trained professionals. And if you have what it takes, you could be a part of that team. Life in the Royal Marines is much more than just a job. Join us, and you will go places and do things that most people only dream about. You will face some tough challenges along the way, which is why we are looking for the best - the fittest, most determined and most highly motivated people who have the necessary state of mind to train to earn the Royal Marines' coveted Green Beret. </div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQRY7dMsYYdJvUsAtQpjZEM6mQ-BPgUpvUeg85Z3Gj8jdTpMPH6LLp5YNEKH4ax_Dj9VgNmeq2q28UrWG05FrhMVbHDWOO6Zs5hFcoskWmy_m6YvzCte7SdQxq7ZywBynDMPYQg4l9Vqv/s1600/Royal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQRY7dMsYYdJvUsAtQpjZEM6mQ-BPgUpvUeg85Z3Gj8jdTpMPH6LLp5YNEKH4ax_Dj9VgNmeq2q28UrWG05FrhMVbHDWOO6Zs5hFcoskWmy_m6YvzCte7SdQxq7ZywBynDMPYQg4l9Vqv/s320/Royal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> NEXT I WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE 32 WEEK TRAINING COARSE, THIS IS THE MOST GRUELING LONGEST AND HARDEST BASIC MILITARY TRAINING IN THE WORLD. ONCE TRAINING IS COMPLETE A ROYAL MARINE IS FIT TO SERVE IN OPERATIONS ANYWERE IN THE WORLD.MOST FAIL THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE THE PRMC (POTENTIAL ROYAL MARINE COARSE) TAKES PLACE, IN FACT ONLY 1 IN 16 PEOPLE WHO APPLY MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERVIEW,MEDICAL ETC,AND 25 OUT OF 60 PASS THE PRMC. SO AS YOU CAN SEE MAKING IT INTO ROYAL TRAINING IS A ACHIEVEMENT ITSELF.DURING TRAINING ONLY ON AVERAGE OF 35%OF YOUR TROOP WILL PASS OUT AND GO ON TO SERVE WITH THE BEST.kalwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833802010404458019noreply@blogger.com0